On December 29 local time, UN Secretary General Guterres delivered a speech for the 2020 new year. He said that the world is entering 2020 in "uncertainty and instability", and the world's young people are the "biggest source" of the world's hope.
Guterres pointed out in his speech that the current world is facing different challenges, including long-term inequality, rising hatred, 'a world of war and a warming planet'. He said, 'we can't afford to be a generation that deceives ourselves and others and makes the earth fever.'
He said that hope still exists. " From climate action to the fight for gender equality and human rights, the young generation has been at the forefront and made the headlines, supporting the young generation to play its due role in shaping the world.
Guterres said that 2020 is the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The United Nations is launching the 'decade of action for sustainable development goals', and the sustainable development goals are the blueprint for rational globalization.
Finally, he wished the world's young people 'peace and joy' in 2020.
The following is the full text of Guterres's speech:
Guterres: I am here at the United Nations to welcome the new year with you. We enter 2020 with uncertainty and instability, including long-standing inequality and growing hatred, a world of war and a warming planet. Climate change is not only a long-term problem, but also a clear and realistic danger. We can't afford to be a generation that deceives ourselves and others and makes the earth fever.
But hope remains. This year, my new year's address will give the greatest source of hope - young people all over the world. From climate action to gender equality, to social justice and human rights protection, your generation is working at the forefront and making headlines. I am encouraged by your passion and determination to play the right role in shaping the future. I support you, the United Nations supports you and belongs to you.
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. We are launching a ten-year action to achieve the sustainable development goals, which are the blueprint for our rational globalization. This year, the world needs to keep young people talking, keep great ideas, keep pushing boundaries and keep exerting pressure.
I wish you peace and happiness in 2020, thank you.